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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Oct 05, 2024 59m
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Synopsis

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer

Title Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Companies BBC
Countries United Kingdom
Keywords live performance
Kirsty MacColl

Kirsty MacColl

Self (archive footage)
Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg

Self (archive footage)
Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders

Self (archive footage)
Dawn French

Dawn French

Self (archive footage)
Steve Lillywhite

Steve Lillywhite

Self (archive footage)
Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan

Self (archive footage)
Rowland Rivron

Rowland Rivron

Self (archive footage)
Simon Brint

Simon Brint

Self (archive footage)
Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder

Self (archive footage)
Bez

Bez

Self (archive footage)
Paul Ryder

Paul Ryder

Self (archive footage)
Gary Whelan

Gary Whelan

Self (archive footage)
Mark Day

Mark Day

Self (archive footage)
Jools Holland

Jools Holland

Self (archive footage)
Phill Jupitus

Phill Jupitus

Self (archive footage)
Jean Newlove

Jean Newlove

Self (archive footage)